Despite the fact that God’s unmerited favor is extended to all mankind, this common grace must not be confused with special grace (that is, saving grace). God’s common grace leaves man with no excuse (Rom. 1:20), but common grace alone is not salvific. It does not and cannot save. Salvation is found exclusively in Jesus Christ (Ac. 4:12)… In order for man to be saved, the special of grace is required.
— Keith Mathison (b. 1967), Theologe, Professor für Systematische Theologie, Autor
Related Bible passage: ACT.4.12
Topics: Grace & Redemption, God, Jesus & the Holy Spirit
Occasions: For Reflection
Keith Mathison
Keith Mathison (* 1967) ist ein US-amerikanischer reformierter Theologe und Professor für Systematische Theologie am Reformation Bible College in Florida. Er profilierte sich als langjähriger Autor für Ligonier Ministries und prägte mit Werken wie „The Shape of Sola Scriptura“ die Debatte über das reformatorische Schriftverständnis in Abgrenzung zu einem individualistischen Biblizismus. Für Bibelleser bietet er eine kirchengeschichtlich und bekenntnismäßig fundierte Orientierung bei dogmatischen Fragen zur Schriftautorität und Sakramentenlehre.
All quotes by Keith Mathison (3)
It wasn't the nails that held Jesus to the cross. It was love.
Max Lucado
Grace, like water, flows to the lowest part.
Philip Yancey
In our own woundedness, we can become sources of life for others.
Henri Nouwen
God does not love us because we are lovable, but because his nature is love.
Oswald Chambers
Oswald Chambers
God counts on your failure far more than you do yourself.
Hans Peter Royer
Ultimately mourning means facing what wounds us in the presence of One who can heal.
Henri Nouwen
The church is a hospital for sinners, not a museum for saints.
Tim Keller